Updates on Jane

[cierpke]

Original thread here: http://thesquirrelboard.com/forums/showthread.php?47011-What-is-wrong-with-this-squirrel/

So, I have Jane on a 50/50 FV/Esbilac formula now and she has grown exponentially, however, her hair growth is still subpar. The hair on her tail looks great but everywhere else is still pretty thin, and not comparable to squirrels of the same age, and the formula change doesn't seem to make a difference. She still has dry flakey skin, so I'm thinking she has some kind of skin infection because an arid environment doesn't seem to be the culprit.

As of today, 8/16/14, her right eye has opened 75%. I found her on 7/19/14 so I'm going to put her inside of a week when I found her.

Does anyone know of any vets in the Louisville (or nearby) Kentucky area I can take her to that would be sympathetic? All the places I've contacted that have experience with wild exotics are reluctant to help me but very eager to lambaste me for trying to give the best care to an orphan. I'm between a rock and a hard place.

[HRT4SQRLS]

cierpka,
I'm so glad to hear that Jane is growing on the new formula. That's great news. This is just my opinion but I do think it is a little early for the hair issue to turn around if it is nutrition related. She has been on the new formula for a week so I am still hopeful that it will get better.

With that said, I don't think the scaly skin looks 'normal'. If you would like to treat her for external parasites like mites, etc, Revolution has proven to be safe and effective for many skin issues if they are parasite related. One tiny drop between her shoulders is the dose and it might be helpful. It is an easy way to exclude this as a possible issue.

I hear you about the vet. They aren't willing to be helpful but they are very willing to give their unsolicited opinion. :shakehead
Hopefully someone from your area has information on a good vet.